Local Illinois Obituaries
Barbara L. Gaffney
Feb 4, 2026
Barbara L. Gaffney.Beloved mother of Tom (Tania) Gaffney , Chris (Kelly) Gaffney and Brian (Christine) Gaffney.Cherished grandmother of Tom, Gabe, Liam, Rory Caitlyn, Addison Caitlyn, Addison, Lily and Mila.Dear sister of James Horvath, Debbie Horvath, Steve (Ulla) Horvath).Fond aunt to many nieces and nephewsBarbara loved playing cards and Pinochle with her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time outside and...
Arlene E. O’Connor
Feb 3, 2026
Arlene E. O’Connor ; age 83 . Resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved Wife of Gerald O’Connor; Loving mother of Marleen (Evan) Humphrey and the late Carlene and Celine O'Connor; cherished grandmother of Sarah (Malakaye)Morgan and Ripley Felman; dearest sister of Catherine (Walter) Anczerewicz, Joanne (the late Terry) Trojak, George (the late Patricia) O'Connor and the late Joseph (the late...
Edward F. Wilson
Feb 2, 2026
Edward F. Wilson, Lifelong resident of Worth, IL. Army veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Susan I. Wilson; loving father of Stephen (Natalie) Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Jeffrey (Cathy) Wilson, Susannah (Tammy) Pytel, Herbert (Sara) Wilson; cherished grandfather of Madelyn, Allison, Megan, Josh, Vivian, Hank, JR, Ethan, Peyton, Rhys; and Emyrson proud great-grandfather of Maya; dearest brother of...
Jerome R. Plienis
Jan 30, 2026
Jerome R. Plienis, US Army reservist for 6 years. Resident of Evergreen Park, IL. age 79 years. Passed away peacefully with family by his side. Beloved husband and love of his life for 53 years to Kathleen nee Chapman; loving father of Kevin Plienis; devoted son of the late Anthony and Viola nee Globis; dearest brother of Philip (Ann), Diane...
Michael A. Palazzolo
Jan 29, 2026
Michael A. Palazzolo, age 60. Loving father of Nicole (Josh) Ritz, the late Michael Joseph; cherished grandfather of Samantha, Ella and Madison; dearest son of the late Joseph and the late Alice (nee Joy) Palazzolo.
Loving brother of Joseph, John (Christine), Mark (late Christina), Tony (Christina) and Frank Palazzolo.
Michael is survived by his loving nieces & nephews Johnny, Geovanni, Dominic, Hannah, Catherine,...
Jadvyga Dijokas
Jan 28, 2026
Jadvyga Dijokas (nee Simutis) age 98. Beloved wife of the late Vytautas. Devoted mother of the late John. Dear aunt of Robert Simutis. Jadvyga loved cooking, gardening, fishing, camping, but more than anything, her dogs. Visitation on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Wednesday 11:00 a.m. from Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills,...
Michael Kazaitis
Jan 28, 2026
Michael “Mike” Kazaitis, age 68, of Palos Park, IL, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was the devoted husband of Debra Kazaitis (née Lindemulder), with whom he shared a life grounded in love and partnership. They were married 42 beautiful years supporting each other in their life goals, raising a family, spending time in their Florida...
Patricia A. Blankenship
Jan 27, 2026
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Patricia A. Blankenship, age 83 ; resident of Oak Lawn, IL . passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Tim ( Tina) Jucius, Sue Jucius, Diane Ciara and Michael Jucius; Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Maggie Ciara and Alex Jucius; dearest sister of Paul (Barbara) Lukso and the late Joseph Lukso,...
Francesca Savarino
Jan 18, 2026
Savarino, Francesca
Nee Canzoneri; beloved wife of the late Biagio; loving mother of Bruna (Greg) Granato and John (Sandy) Savarino; cherished grandmother of Brittni (Nathan) Gilling, Danielle (Keith) Yopchick, Jillian (Tom) Magna and Nicole (Jorgen) Juul; adored great-grandmother of Sienna, Aria, Michela, Billy, Olivia, Mia, Michael, James, Joey and Henry; devoted daughter of the late Antonino and late Martina Canzoneri; dear...
James G. Lorenz
Jan 18, 2026
James G. Lorenz, age 64. Beloved husband of Rebecca (nee Merriman). Devoted father of James and Ashley (Jeff) Nolan. Cherished grandfather of 14. Dearest son of James and the late Elaine. Loving brother of Marty, Mike, Rick and Dan. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jim was an avid golfer, fisherman, gardener, but most importantly a...
Romas A. Blazys
Jan 8, 2026
Romas “Roman” Antanas Blazys, age 52, passed away unexpectedly, January 8 2026.
Loving and devoted son of Laima nee Kudirka and the late Dr. Raymond Blazys, Loving brother of Lora ( Juozas) Mikuzis; dearest uncle of Juozas Jr., Paulius and Matas; doting godfather of Juozas Mikuzis Jr. and Evianna Balciauskas. Godson of Ramute Balciauskas; . cherished nephew of Dalia Norkaitis and...
Eugene S. Griggs
Jan 5, 2026
Eugene S. Griggs, age 80 years; Combat veteran of U.S. Marines; beloved husband of Patricia nee Supis; loving father of Michael ( Maureen) , David and Kevin (Devon) Griggs; Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Emily, Ethan, Synobia, David II, Lorianna, Arden, Kaitlyn and Hailey Griggs; dearest brother of the late George and Diane Griggs; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews;...
Gladys E. Geuss
Jan 5, 2026
Gladys E. Geuss (nee Peterson), age 101.
Beloved wife of the late John J. Geuss (Ret Col USMCR) for 74 years.
Loving mother of Cheryl (Robert) Taves and Nancy (Rick) Fehr. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Erin) Taves, Elizabeth (Ryan) Mraz, Aaron (Megan) Taves, Katharine (Curtis) Heide, and Patricia (Kevin) Krieter. Adored great-grandmother of Audrey Taves, Ava Mraz, Alexander Taves, Kaleigh Krieter, Aiden...
Beverly F Rusinak
Jan 5, 2026
Beverly Rusinak, age 95 (nee Emerson). Beloved wife of the late Emil. Devoted mother of Gary, Thomas and Linda (Gregory) Becker. Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of six. Beverly enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved bowling, bingo, swimming and doing crafts. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 10th, 2:00 pm until time of service 4:00 pm at the funeral...
Anne I. McGuire
Jan 1, 2026
Anne I. McGuire, age 82 years, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. She was surrounded by family and friends but went on her own terms.
She was proceeded in death by her loving parents Irene ( Howenstein) Clonts and Jesse Clonts. Growing up in Troy, Missouri she enjoyed going out hunting with her Daddy and making clothes with her Mama.
Anne...
Dominic Russo
Dec 31, 2025
Dominic Angelo Russo passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 88. Devoted husband to Caron Ellen Russo (Nee Cody). Loving father to Dominic M. Russo, Michael (Catherine) Russo, Annette (Dave) Turoci, Anthony (Ronda) Russo. Proud Grandfather to Dominic (Amanda) Russo, Nathan (Eileen Torpy) Russo, Natalie Russo, Nicole Russo, Jaclyn (John) Keating, Michael Russo, Joseph Plukarski, Monica (Thomas)...
Louis Hartwig
Dec 25, 2025
Louis Hartwig, age 81.
Veteran U.S. Army.
Beloved husband of the late Pamela S. Hartwig (nee Benson). Loving father of Jody Hartwig, Sandi Strabel, Trish (Kevin) Lipp and Tina Taylor. Cherished grandfather of 11.Dear friend of many.
A Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Monday January 12th from 4:00PM to 6:00 PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest...
Mariann Machay
Dec 23, 2025
Mariann Machay (nee Raudis) age 88. Loving mother of John (Janice), Richard (Julie), Michelle Machay and the late Kenneth Machay. Loving grandmother of John Jr., Jake, Kyle, Alexis and great grandmother of John III and Hunter. Member of Lemont area senior organizations and many years of service with Certified Automotive -Chicago. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Humane...
Alice Joyce Tudryn
Dec 18, 2025
Alice J. Tudryn, nee Gregar, age 78 years. resident of Chicago Ridge, IL. Beloved wife of Anthony "Butch" Tudryn; loving mother of Jennifer (Thomas) Filipiak, Wendy (Scott) Kahle; cherished grandmother of Nikki Kahle, Thomas and Lillian Filipiak; dearest sister of Edward (Sara) and Daniel (Linda) Gregar; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather for a memorial...
Judita Dargis
Dec 17, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/live/9ZA2tNmiVewJudita Dargis October 28, 1934 – December 17, 2025
Judita Dargis (Zonaite), age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Orland Park, IL. Judita was born to her parents, Gustavas Zonas and Adele Lopetaite (Baltramonaitiene), in Radviliskis, Lithuania.
After the war that displaced her family, she emigrated to Australia where she met her (now deceased) husband Stasys Dargis (Darginavicius). They were married...
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